Former President Rodrigo Duterte expressed gratitude and love for China in an interview with a newspaper owned by the Chinese Communist Party. The interview took place earlier this month and was published on April 21, 2024, by The Manila Times. Duterte raised talking points straight out of Beijing's propaganda playbook without mentioning the turmoil caused by China's aggressive behavior. This interview highlights China's influence on former President Duterte and raises concerns about the alignment of his views with Chinese propaganda. [97fe1a02]